Alex “N”, alias “El Gringo Jomi”, is a US citizen who was arrested in Colima as part of the called “Operation Goya”, a coordinated deployment between federal and state forces against members of organized crime.

According to reports from authorities, “El Gringo Jomi” was identified as a hitman and drug distributor for the Jalisco Cartel Nueva Generación (CJNG).

In addition, he had an extradition order in the United States, particularly in California, for crimes related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

In the operation four other members of organized crime considered priority targets in Colima were captured. Between e All of them stand out Lorenzo “N”, alias “El Chuky”, identified as a criminal boss linked to extortion, homicides and corruption in customs.

“Operation Goya is part of the strategy to reduce violence and weaken the criminal structures that operate in the entity,” states a statement.

Although the authorities did not detail the hierarchical level of “El Gringo Jomi” within the CJNG, national media such as the diar io Milenio noted that it operated in Colima and maintained links with drug-trafficking activities on both sides of the border.